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as in prone
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as in persuaded
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as in influenced
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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The scan is recommended for some people with cancer or those who are predisposed to it, but there are risks, too.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Other fire safety tips include obeying local burn bans and not driving or parking vehicles in dry grass, which can be prone to catching fire.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Volunteers needed to recover fishing line: Volusia County needs environmentally minded volunteers to participate in the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Kelley confirms the sophomore season will adapt a new legally minded novel, which has yet to be revealed.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Verb
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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High school students who sat through virtual classes during the pandemic may have been inclined to flock south for a more authentic college experience.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Employees who are naturally inclined toward exaggeration will learn that drama doesn’t work in your environment.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Furthermore, success stories will only emerge from firms willing to rethink workflows from the ground up.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For such a waive-and-conversion move to work, Johnson would have to clear waivers and then be amenable to a two-way deal that would halve his salary.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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This is an apparent reference to the possibility that the White House may be amenable to providing military technology that would allow the Israelis to do damage at Fordow, a key nuclear enrichment site for Iran buried deep within a group of mountains.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Returning from space in California helped ensure that piece of hardware was safely disposed of in the ocean, rather than risking its disposal over land.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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